It is also reported from Abū Umāmah that the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said:
“The gates of heaven are opened, and supplication is answered on four occasions: when the battle lines meet, when rain falls, when the call to commence prayer is made, and at the sight of the Ka‘bah” (1).
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His guidance (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) concerning travel and worship while travelling
The journeys of the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) fell into four categories: travel for his migration; travel for jihad, which accounted for most of his journeys; travel for the lesser pilgrimage; and travel for Hajj.
When he intended to travel, he would draw lots among his wives, and whichever wife’s lot was drawn would accompany him (2). When he performed Hajj, he took all of them with him (3).
When he travelled, he would set out early in the day (4). He preferred to set out on